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Rajasthan tables a Uniform Civil Code bill as Congress walks out of the Assembly

21 Aug 2026 · 3 outlets · 1 min read

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  1. The draft excludes Scheduled Tribes and would also apply to Rajasthan residents living outside the state.
  2. It sets marriage ages of 21 for men and 18 for women and makes marriage registration compulsory.
  3. It recognises ceremonies such as Saptapadi, Nikah, Holy Union, Anand Karaj and Mangal Fera.

On 21 August 2026, Rajasthan minister Jogaram Patel introduced a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) bill in the state Assembly, proposing one set of rules on marriage, divorce and live-in relationships for residents regardless of religion. Congress members protested and walked out. The Assembly was then adjourned sine die, meaning without a date to meet again, and debate is expected after panchayat elections, likely in November.

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The bill was introduced on 21 August 2026 while Congress members protested and then walked out.

Reported by The Times of India, NDTV Rajasthan and Muslim Mirror.

The Times of India · NDTV Rajasthan · Muslim Mirror
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The Opposition was not allowed to raise public concerns in the House before the bill was tabled.

Said by Tikaram Jully, Leader of the Opposition, Rajasthan

A procedural complaint by Congress; the sources reviewed do not include the Speaker's account of the proceedings.

Muslim Mirror
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What each side says

Rajasthan government (BJP)

Minister Jogaram Patel presented the bill as a single civil law for marriage, divorce and live-in relationships, and accused Congress of disrupting the House, calling it a 'murderer of democracy'.

The Times of India · Muslim Mirror
Congress

Leader of the Opposition Tikaram Jully said the Opposition was not allowed to raise public concerns, and Congress boycotted the introduction of the bill.

NDTV Rajasthan · Muslim Mirror
Honest gaps

Not yet known

  • ?When the Assembly will debate and vote on the bill, and whether it will go to a select committee first.
Who reported this

Sources

Left-leaning · 1Centre · 2

3 outlets across the spectrum. Leanings are a rough guide to who reported it, not a verdict on accuracy.

  1. The Times of IndiaRajasthan UCC draft: One law for marriage, divorce, live-in ties
  2. NDTV Rajasthanराजस्थान विधानसभा में हंगामे के बीच UCC बिल हुआ पेश, कांग्रेस ने किया बॉयकॉट
  3. Muslim MirrorRajasthan Assembly tables UCC Bill amid chaotic protests and Congress walkout

Spasht writes original summaries. Follow the links to read each outlet's own report. Revision 1.